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02/07/2018 05:35:13 PM MST

Fort Morgan Library & Museum's next Brown Bag Lunch program will be on Great Western Railways with author Kenneth Jessen. Fans of western railroad history are not going to want to miss this program. It will be held at noon Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Howard Rollin Memorial Community Room. It is free and open to the public.

Wiggins Fire Explores open house set for Thursday

Wiggins Fire Explorers will be holding an open house and training at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Wiggins Fire Department.

This program is for ages 14 to 21 to get hands on training and experience in the fire and EMS fields.

Come paint "Heart Topiary" on a 10-inch-by-20-inch canvas. This painting is just in time for Valentine's Day. Cost is $25 per person. Includes light refreshments. Info: 970-380-7817 or theartspot9.com.

Northeast Colorado Night to Shine Event set for Friday

The 2018 Northeast Colorado Night to Shine Event is set to happen from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush, CO United States.

Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, Night to Shine is a "prom" for teens (14 and older) and adults with special needs living in northeast Colorado. Info: neconts.com.

Community Health Fair set for Saturday

Colorado Plains Medical Center's 2018 Community Health Fair will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Fort Morgan High School.

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There will be a wide variety of free or low-cost health screenings available, as well as informational booths and wellness presentations offering lots of people to do and see. For those planning to take part in the free or low-cost health screenings available at the Community Health Fair, getting blood drawn and tested ahead of it can mean being able to go over the results with medical professionals on Saturday at the health fair.

Blood draws will be available from 6 to 8 a.m Monday, Feb. 5, to Friday, Feb. 9, which is the week of the Health Fair at Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan. For those who get the early blood draws, results of the tests will be provided at the health fair or mailed out afterward for those unable to attend. Blood draws also will be available at the health fair, but results likely will not be immediately available, instead getting mailed out afterward. To find out more about the health fair, visit www.coloradoplainsmedicalcenter.com.

Moms and a daughter or son can come and paint two 9-inch-by-12-inch "Bear Hugs" paintings. The cost is $30 per pair. Part of proceeds benefit veterans. Info: 970-380-7817 or theartspot9.com.

Friends of NRA banquet set for Saturday

The annual Morgan County Friends of NRA banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, at Longmeadow Game Resort and Event Center, 8604 MCR 6, near Wiggins.

Doors open at 5 p.m. for social hour. The steak dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. There also will be games, raffles and both silent and live auctions. Tickets cost $45 per person. Come out and support local shooting programs and the NRA. Info: Cindy at 380-4861 or Heath at 970-371-4623.

Morgan County Cattlemen's Banquet, Auction set for Saturday

Morgan County Cattlemen's Association will hold its 79th annual Banquet and Scholarship Auction on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Country Steak-Out in Fort Morgan.

There will be a social hour starting at 5:30 p.m., and the steak dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. The annual Scholarship Auction will follow dinner. Tickets are $30 each. Info: Mike Glenn at 970-768-077 or Cody Millar at 970-768-1143.

Musician Jeff Gleason recital set for Sunday

Classic guitar musician, Jeff Gleason will be in recital at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Howard United Methodist Church in Last Chance. He also will play at the 11 a.m. worship service that day at the church.

Gleason, who was born in Alaska but raised in Colorado, teaches classic guitar and private guitar at Metropolitan State University of Denver and maintains an active guitar studio in the Lakewood area. He has studied under well-known teachers, including Ricardo Iznaola, Masa Ito, Jonathan Leathwood and Alex Komodore. In 2009 he was the third-place winner in the Denver Classical Guitar Society's Solo Debut Competition.

Gleason also is a faculty colleague of Genoa native Dr. Leanna Kirchoff-Frasier, who with her family worship at the Howard United Methodist Church. The public is welcome at the event, beginning with the morning worship service, followed by a noon meal and then the afternoon recital. Howard United Methodist Church is handicapped accessible.

Next free Legal Clinic set for Monday

The next monthly Free Legal Clinic is set for 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Fort Morgan Public Library. It is open to parties with no attorney.

Volunteer attorneys, by computer, will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veteran's issues and civil protection orders. Info: Call 970-542-4000 to sign up for a time during the clinic.

Colorado AgrAbility workshop set for Tuesday

As workers age, they are faced with increasing rates of arthritis, back pain, decreased strength/endurance, hearing impairments and other medical conditions. Assistive technology can help mitigate the impact of aging conditions and help aging farmers work more safely.

The 2018 Colorado AgrAbility workshop will offer information about resources available for aging farmers. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb., 13, at the Morgan County CSU Extension Office in Fort Morgan. A light lunch is provided for those who pre-register. Info: Jennifer 970-542-3544.

Great Western Railways topic of Tuesday's Brown Bag Lunch

Fort Morgan Library & Museum's next Brown Bag Lunch program will be on Great Western Railways with author Kenneth Jessen.

Fans of western railroad history are not going to want to miss this program. It will be held at noon Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Howard Rollin Memorial Community Room. It is free and open to the public.

St. Charles holding Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

St. Charles Episcopal Church will hold a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the church at 505 E. Eighth Ave. in Fort Morgan.

Come and join in for homemade pancakes and all the trimmings, including sausage and scrambled eggs, plus hot coffee or tea. Free will donations will be collected for outreach and education.

EMCL's Older Adults Resources Series continues Tuesday

East Morgan County Library in Brush will host a three-part series on the needs of and resources available to older adults in our community. It started Feb. 6 and continues Feb. 13 and 20.

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, Eben Ezer Nursing Home Administrator Carolyn Mickey-Ruhl and Director of Resident Services Krystal Ginther will discuss how to prepare for times of needed (and sometimes unexpected) health-care services. At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, Senior Services Coordinator and ADRC specialist with the Area Agency on Aging Linda Schilling will present on the topic of Medicare benefits, including updates to the program.

People can attend one or some of the programs. Registration is not required, but is encouraged at the front desk or by calling 970-842-4596. Join in and bring loved ones, friends and neighbors who might benefit from these informative presentations.

Fort Morgan Senior Center holding Valentine's Day Tea Party Wednesday

The Fort Morgan Senior Center will host a Valentine's Day Tea Party on Wednesday, Feb. 14, .

This free event is for seniors age 55 and over. It will run from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Center, 110 Sherman St. Bring a sweetheart and friends for tea, snacks and a variety of games. Info: Call the Senior Center at 970-542-3922.

St. Charles to hold Ash Wednesday services

St. Charles Episcopal Church will hold two Ash Wednesday services at both 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the church at 505 E. Eighth Ave. in Fort Morgan. All are welcome to come join in observing the beginning of the Lenten season.

The dinner of chicken-fried steak or baked chicken breast, starts at 5:30 p.m. The dance starts at 7 p.m., with live music from Lois Lane and the Super Country Band lasting until 10 p.m. Cost is $25 per couple, $15 for a single, dinner only is $10 and dance only is $5. Info: 970-380-9223.

Beekeepers to meet Feb. 15

The Northern Colorado Beekeepers Association will hold its next membership meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the McKee Building of the Larimer County Ranch complex, 5280 Arena Circle, in Loveland.

The program includes: David Izaguirre on "Hardware necessary to maintain colonies, building hives, tools and jigs available," and guest speaker Josef Franz, a visiting beekeeper from Germany, sharing beekeeping experiences and challenges from his region.

This event is open to all NCBA members, and the public is welcome. Social time and refreshments are included. The Ranch is located directly adjacent to Interstate 25, just north of U.S. Highway 34, in Loveland. To reach The Ranch, exit I-25 at Crossroads Blvd., exit 259. Travel 1 mile east to Fairgrounds Avenue (County Road 5) and go north to the entrance. Info: Visit www.nocobees.org.

Comedy Night set for Feb 16

2 for the Road Entertainment will present the next Morgan County Comedy Night at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Fort Morgan Elks Lodge.

This month's show will feature two comedians. Tickets are $10 in advance at Equitable Savings in Brush or at Unique Embroidery in Fort Morgan, or $12 at the door the night of the show.

This class includes everything required by the state for a person to get a concealed carry weapon permit and is taught by a veteran law enforcement officer and NRA-certified instructor. There is an $85 fee for the class. Info: Rob at 842-2809.

Valentine's Spaghetti Dinner set for Feb. 18

Rankin Presbyterian Church will hold a Valentine's Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at the church at 420 Clayton St. in Brush.

Tickets, available in advance from church members or at the door, cost $7 for adults, $3 for children and free for ages 5 and under. The meal benefits the Rankin Presbyterian Church sound system project.

Lincoln Day Dinner set for Feb. 19

The Morgan County Republican Central Committee will hold its annual Lincoln Day Dinner fundraiser Feb. 19 at the Country Steak-Out, 19592 E. Eighth Ave., in Fort Morgan.

Registration and social hour starts at 6 p.m., and the dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Locan County Republicans Chair Josh Sonnenberg will be the keynote speaker. There will be bucket drawings and an auction. Cost is $25 per person. Info: Jaccie Neb at 970-867-9364.

EMCL's Older Adults Resources Series wraps up Feb. 20

East Morgan County Library in Brush will host a three-part series on the needs of and resources available to older adults in our community. The first two sessions were held Feb. 6 and 13, and it wraps up Feb. 20.

At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, Senior Services Coordinator and ADRC specialist with the Area Agency on Aging Linda Schilling will present on the topic of Medicare benefits, including updates to the program.

People can attend just the last session. Registration is not required, but is encouraged at the front desk or by calling 970-842-4596. Join in and bring loved ones, friends and neighbors who might benefit from these informative presentations.

MCC Foundation Gala set for Feb. 23

The 19th annual MCC Foundation Gala will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at Ehrlich Toyota East, 1209 Main St., in Fort Morgan.

This year's theme is "All Road Lead to MCC." The gala will feature live music, silent and live auctions, a reverse raffle giveaway, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and fundraising for Morgan Community College students. Cost is $50 per person. For more information or tickets, visit www.morgancc.edu/gala/.

ABATE annual Chili Cook Off set for Feb. 24

ABATE of Colorado District 1's 15th annual Chili Cook Off will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Nick's Place at the Queen Lounge, 112 W. Kiowa Ave., in Fort Morgan.

This year's Chili Cook Off features red, green, hottest and overall chili divisions. Registration for the contest is from 3 to 4 p.m. and $5 all-you-can-eat chili starts at 5 p.m. There also will be a Poker Walk. Info: Bill Smith at 970-768-2989 or Belva Smith at 303-517-8342.

Hoyt Community Center Chili & Soup Supper set for Feb. 25

The Hoyt Community Center Annual Chili & Soup Supper, Bake Sale and Bazaar will be held Sunday, Feb. 25.

Food will be served from 2:30 to 6 p.m. at 3515 County Road B south of Wiggins. Tickets are $6 for ages 13 and up, $3 for ages 6 to 12 and free for under age 6. Door prizes, chili, chicken noodle soup, pies, cakes and more are all part of the group's major fundraiser for the year. In case of inclement weather, it will be moved to March 4. Info: Call Steve at 303-618-6382.

'Understanding Advocacy for People with Special Needs' event Feb. 26

An "Understanding Advocacy for People with Special Needs" event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at Thomson Primary School, 422 Ray St., in Brush.

This class is being sponsored by the Association for Children with Disabilities, Morgan County, in conjunction with PEAK Parent Center. The event is recommended for family members who want to understand their role in assuring that needs are being appropriately addressed, school staff, mental health providers, human services providers, clergy, care-givers, case managers or anyone interested in providing support for people with special needs. Cost is $10 and includes a light meal. Register by Feb. 19 to 970-867-1170.

Instructors will offer this optional hands-on study night to assist novice hunters and youth with skills necessary to pass the class. This session is not required for the full Hunter Education Class to be held March 10, but it is recommended for students with little or no prior experience with hunting.

Completing the Hunter Education Certificate is required for all state hunting licenses and 4-H shooting sports. Registration: http://cpw.state.co.us or call the Brush CPW office at 970-842-6300. Info: morganhuntersed@gmail.com or Joe Ruland at 970-768-3622.

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